American Aces Died in 2015
 

BECKER, Richard Samuel. 5. January 5, 2015, Oldsmar, Florida.

Rest in Peace.

Frank.

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WELCH, Darrell Gail. 5. January 13, 2015, San Antonio, Texas.

Rest in Peace.

Frank.

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VRACIU, Alexander. 19. January 29, 2015, West Sacramento, California.

This one really hurts.

Rest in Peace.

Frank.

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KARR, Robert Adelbert. 6. January 17, 2015, Lancaster, California.

Rest in Peace.

Frank.

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CLARK, Robert Allen. 5. January 21, 2015, Alexandria, Virginia (?).

Rest in Peace.

Frank.

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RUDDELL, George Inkerman. 10.5. February 27, 2015, The Dalles, Oregon.

Rest in Peace.

Frank.

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STRAIT, Donald Jackson. 13.5. March 29, 2015, Jackson Springs, North Carolina.

Rest in Peace.

Frank.

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JEFFREY, Arthur Ferdinand. 14. April 18, 2015, Yakima, Washington.

Rest in Peace.

Frank.

Re: American Aces Died in 2015
 

I just saw that Alden Rigby passed away this morning. He was the last 352nd Fighter Group Ace, to my knowledge. He flew in the 487th Fighter Squadron and had five victories.

With Don Strait and Art Jeffrey, that is three 8th Air Force aces in less than a month that have passed on.

God Bless you gentlemen.

Mark Copeland

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Mark,

Savannah, Georgia 2008. On the last day of that great re-union you arranged for us, I was talking with a retired Lt/Col or Full Bird Colonel in the foyer. A former B-17 pilot. Tall and slim and holder of the DFC I believe. Can you remember who that was and whether he is still with us?

We have had this conversation before and you told me who he was. Any guesses 3 years later?

David